During Operation
After Finishing Work
Storing the Machine
•
Check chain tension frequently.
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Slacken off the chain if you have
For periods of about 3 months or longer:
retensioned it at operating
•
•
temperature during cutting work.
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
The chain contracts as it cools down.
If it is not slackened off, it could damage
the crankshaft and bearings.
Run engine until carburetor is dry -
Chain cold:
this helps prevent the carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
Tension is correct when chain fits snugly
against the underside of the bar and can
still be pulled along the bar by hand.
Retension if necessary -
•
Remove the saw chain and guide
Before storing your saw
for a long period -
bar, clean them and protect
with corrosion inhibiting oil.
•
see section "Tensioning the Saw Chain".
Thoroughly clean the machine -
•
See chapter "Storing the Machine".
pay special attention to the
cylinder fins and air filter.
Chain at operating temperature:
The chain stretches and begins to sag.
The drive links must not come out of the
bar groove - the chain may otherwise
jump off the bar.
•
If you use a biological chain lubri-
cant (e.g. STIHL Bioplus), fill the
chain oil tank.
•
Store the machine in a dry and high
Retension the chain -
or locked location - out of the
reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
see section "Tensioning the Saw Chain".
Always slacken off the chain after
finishing work.
The chain contracts as it cools down.
If it is not slackened off, it can damage
the crankshaft and bearings.
After long period
of full-throttle operation
Allow engine to run for a short while
at idle speed so that engine heat can be
dissipated by flow of cooling air.
This protects engine-mounted compo-
nents (ignition, carburetor) from thermal
overload.
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